Estonia
On the satisfactory completion of the basic education, studies are usually continued in a gümnaasium - a general secondary school (grades 10-12) or at a vocational secondary school. As well as schools offering general secondary education, there are secondary schools where certain subjects are taught in more depth.
University:
Higher education is divided into 2 sectors, applied higher education (diploma studies) and courses leading to Bachelor`s, Master`s and Doctorate degrees. Estonia has the following types of higher educational institutions:
Public universities, Private universities, public institutions of applied higher education, and private institutions of applied higher education.
Vocational Training:
Trade can be learnt at a vocational secondary school or at post-secondary professional school.
Post-secondary professional schools provide vocational higher education.
Vocational education institutions offer study programs in 35 fields of study.
Contact person IFHE in Finland for Estonia: Leena Savisalo
Contact person Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Finland: Maili Liivamäe, Secretary
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